Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1716

On the way to the hospital, Landon watched a livestream showing Cyrus emerging from the academic building carrying a female in his arms. Although the woman was well covered, Landon could recognize Lauren in Cyrus' arms just by her form.

Landon had always suspected Cyrus of having feelings for Lauren. He perceived it as a blatant act of stealing the love of his life, Lauren. She was his everything. Any man who so much as laid a finger on her would be crossing a line.

"I am in the police force too. What's the difference?" Hearing Landon's accusations, Cyrus calmly smirked at him.

Surprisingly, Cyrus did not fluster in the face of Landon and Harper Group's men.

Landon clenched his jaw as he approached Cyrus. "Lauren is my lover. How dare you stop me, her partner, from coming to her rescue in that dangerous and urgent situation? Do you really think I don't know what you're plotting? Want me to lay it out for you and embarrass you?"

"Landon Harper, are you dumb or naїve? You might not have experienced a hostage situation, but I bet you've watched police movies." Cyrus slipped both hands into the pockets of his jacket. He squinted and scoffed. "What good would it do to have you there? Could you even help?

"Would you make your men beat that criminal up, or would you threaten him not to hurt Lauren, or you'd bankrupt him the next day?"

Landon felt the anger rising in him. "Cyrus Taylor!" The Taylors seemed to share the same trait of being sharp-tongued, or in other words, mean.

"Landon Harper, my decision not to contact you had nothing to do with trust. All I wanted was to eliminate any potential risk to rescue the hostage. I kept the information from you because Lauren was your girlfriend, and I'd do the same for other hostages, too.

"I handled many shocking cases throughout my career and battled savage criminals who were not afraid of death because they were at the end of their rope. The criminal who held Lauren hostage was no different. Rescuing her from the situation was challenging."

Landon refused to accept any explanation as he was still furious. He taunted, "So, are you saying I should thank you instead?"

"There's no need to thank me. I'm at the service of the people." Cyrus coolly waved his hand. "I don't want to argue with you over this matter. I bet you're exhausted after the journey. Save your energy for taking care of Lauren.